Steph Pilavin
Steph Pilavin is an author known for their diverse reading tastes, with a preference for speculative fiction, fantasy, and stories that explore complex themes. Their recommendations include titles spanning genres like horror, romance, and historical fiction.
Books Recommended by Steph Pilavin 10
This is How You Lose the Time War
"This novel is beautiful chaos; you just have to let go & immerse. It's a story of love across space and time and sides of a forever war."
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Freshwater
"This is a skilled, lyrical story of identity, and trauma, and finding one's spirituality. You'll leave with chills and a deep sense of awe."
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Thistlefoot
"Thistlefoot is about the power of storytelling as memory, disruption, and defiance. And the optimism of seeing the world... as it could be."
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Fever Dream
"This novella is a surrealist, trippy nightmare. It's unsettling and terrifying and otherworldly. It is best read in one sitting."
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Ring Shout
"This is a terrifying masterpiece of a story mixing Black mysticism, horror, and historical events. How do “ordinary” people become monsters?"
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Anxious People
"Major themes include loneliness, connection, and empathy ... and though the book touches on tough subjects, there's a big splash of humor."
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Sick Kids In Love
"This book was healing – it's written for those with chronic illnesses, but also great education for readers with no disability experience."
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Hell Followed with Us
"It's a rage-filled challenge to those who align queerness with monstrousness... but also a celebration of love and acceptance and identity."
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Light From Uncommon Stars
"It’s WILDLY imaginative. Characters learn how to reclaim their family history, grapple with their identities, and grow tremendously."
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Black Sun
"This is a GRIPPING epic fantasy inspired by the civilizations of the pre-Columbian Americas. You dive deep into each character's morality."
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